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A Cold Weather Advisory will be in effect Sunday night into Monday morning.
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School threat made on social media leads to student placed in custody
SUMTER, SC (Dec. 12, 2025) β A student is in custody as officers continue to investigate a threat made in October toward a local private school.
Officers of the Sumter Police Department received information from federal agents Thursday of social media posts made in October of a threat at Wilson Hall that was never carried out.
Information collected by law enforcement was used to identify the 14-year-old student involved. That student was placed in custody Thursday and is being held in a state Department of Juvenile Justice facility.
The investigation is continuing.
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Approved for media release by Chief Russell F. Roark, III
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Made in October and handled in December? Is that accurate?
Was 14 year old a student at Wilson Hall?
Kids make stupid choices because they are kids. Doesn’t matter what school they go to or what their last name is. Doesn’t matter if they are 6’ tall or look grown up. They can’t see the long game because they are kids. Granted, some children have issues that they need help dealing with, but let’s work on getting them the help they need while, simultaneously, protecting those around them and holding them accountable in an age appropriate way for their choices. Lord, protect these babies and teach us to teach them.
What’s not said in this press release is that this child was coached into this by an adult on the internet, who was pretending to be a child. That person has also been arrested. Children do not need to have access to a phone with the internet. It is destroying our society, starting with the most vulnerable.
Teach kids they will get caught
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Why are comments being deleted? Truth can’t be told now?
PREPARE AND PROTECT: Extremely cold conditions are in the forecast beginning Sunday with temperatures below freezing and possibly dipping into the teens.
Make sure you prepare yourselves, loved ones, pets and homes for what's ahead. Check on family, friends and acquaintances to ensure they are okay and have what they need.
If you or someone you know needs shelter, contact the Sumter United Ministries at 803-775-0757 for information or notify law enforcement.
The Sumter Police Department can be reached at 803-436-2700. In an emergency, dial 911.
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You may hear loud booms today related to Shaw AFB controlled detonations.
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WELCOME! Officer Ryan Burgett was sworn in this morning by Chief Russell Roark.
Burgett is a recent graduate of the S.C. Criminal Justice Academy.
Welcome to the family and Congratulations!
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Congrats and welcome! Merry Christmas!
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